Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/10 oz Gold 2025
The Perth Mint's Bullion Value: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/10 oz Gold 2025 is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. Previous coins in the series were the Year of the Rat 2020, Year of the Ox 2021, Year of the Tiger 2022, Year of the Rabbit 2023, and Year of the Dragon 2024. The Lunar series refers to the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the snake and is seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom, and inner growth. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers who are patient and prone to contemplation. The Chinese zodiac sign of the snake falls in the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
The coin is minted from Au.9999 gold, weighs 1/10 troy ounce and has a diameter of 16.6 mm. The coin was issued by The Perth Mint, a renowned precious metals manufacturer. The coin is guaranteed by the Australian government as to the legality and origin of the metal, and is legal tender in the country of issue. The coin features a security feature in the form of a micro-engraved letter on the reverse side.
The obverse of the Year of the Snake coin features the image of King Charles III of Great Britain and the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA”. In addition, the obverse side contains information about the coin's face value, weight, and fineness.
Reverse depicts a Chinese snake. The reverse also features